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Strawberry Brazilian Lemonade

A refreshing blend of lime and strawberry flavors, this Strawberry Brazilian Lemonade combines zesty citrus with creamy sweetness for a delicious summer drink.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: Brazilian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the lemonade base
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 cups cold water
  • 4-5 pieces thin-skinned limes (washed and ends trimmed) Aim for thin-skinned limes for more fragrance.
For the fruit blend
  • 10 pieces fresh strawberries, tops removed Use ripe strawberries for best flavor.
For the creamy texture
  • 6 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pitcher, stir together the granulated sugar and cold water until most of the sugar dissolves. Refrigerate while you prep the fruit.
  2. Rinse the limes, trim off both ends, then cut them into wedges or eighths.
Blending Limes
  1. Add half of the lime pieces to a blender with 2 cups of chilled sugar water. Pulse until the rinds are broken up and the liquid turns cloudy.
  2. Strain the blended mixture through a mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing with a spoon to extract the liquid. Discard the rind.
  3. Repeat with the remaining lime pieces and sugar water.
Blending Strawberries
  1. Blend the strawberries with the remaining sugar water until smooth. Strain through a mesh strainer to remove seeds and pulp.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour all strained liquids back into the pitcher and stir in the sweetened condensed milk until well combined.
  2. Serve over ice and garnish with lime slices or berry pieces if desired.

Notes

For best results, pulse the limes instead of pureeing, and use a mesh strainer to remove solids. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and stir before serving.